Friday Funny: Would You Quit If You Hit The Jackpot?

August 1, 2014

Hit The Jackpot And Quit Your Job?

Posted by Heidi Schwartz

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If you won the lottery, would you keep working? While some may dream of hitting it big and leaving their office behind them, a new study from CareerBuilder suggests that’s not the case for everyone. Half (51%) of workers reported that, even if they didn’t need a job financially, they would still work after winning the lottery. Thirty percent of all workers say they would keep their current job.

Money Isn’t EverythingThe study revealed that working isn’t always about the paycheck. The most common reasons workers would stay employed after winning the lottery included:

I would be bored if I didn’t work – 77%

Work gives me a sense of purpose and accomplishment – 76%

I want financial security aside from the financial winnings – 42%

I would miss co-workers – 23%

A Good Last Impression?While many workers find reasons to continue working after a great financial windfall, nearly half (49%) say they’d take the opportunity to leave the workforce. When asked how they would quit their jobs, the most common responses included:

Give two weeks’ notice or give my employer more time if they needed it to find a replacement – 48%

Give two weeks’ notice and leave after two weeks – 31%

Resign that day without giving notice – 13%

Tell off the boss and air all grievances – 3%

Not show up to work the next morning without formally quitting – 2%

Living the DreamWhile nearly a third (30%) of employees would stay in their current job after winning the lottery, that’s not to say it’s their dream job. Only 15% of workers report they are currently working in their dream job, and another 36% say that while they’re not quite there yet, they believe they will be someday.

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